Demand Planner
Core
Deliver accurate customer demand forecasts for METRO's wholesale business by analyzing sales data, managing exceptions, and collaborating cross-functionally to align forecasts with market intelligence.
Role type
Demand Planner (Supply Chain Planning)
Builds
Demand forecasts for articles, categories, and stores across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons
Domain
Retail/Wholesale (HoReCa and Traders) + Supply Chain Planning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Demand planning, sales forecasting, S&OP processes, statistical forecasting techniques, data analysis, planning tools (SAP IBP/APO, o9, BlueYonder/JDA, Oracle Demantra), retail math, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred skills
Data mining, data visualization (Power BI, SQL, MS Access), JDA Fulfillment and Allocation, retail/wholesale/FMCG industry dynamics, process improvement, conflict resolution
Technologies
SAP IBP, APO, o9, BlueYonder, JDA, Oracle Demantra, Power BI, SQL, MS Access, Excel
Responsibilities
Generate statistical forecasts for short-, mid-, and long-term horizons; analyze and cleanse historical sales data; manage forecast exceptions and take corrective actions; lead cross-functional demand planning meetings to achieve consensus; fine-tune forecasting algorithms and parameters; maintain Master Data in system
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3+ years experience)
